The Gardens of Vullierens Castle: irises, sculptures and the Roi Lézard for families
Fancy a magical nature day as a family? In Vullierens, on the heights of La Côte, the Castle Gardens unfold 400 varieties of irises, giant sculptures and the « Royaume du Roi Lézard » (Kingdom of the Lizard King), a nature trail for children. All with a view of Lake Geneva and the Alps.
A big garden of flowers and sculptures
In Vullierens, on the heights of La Côte, the Castle Gardens unfold a huge flowering park: more than 400 varieties of irises (spectacular in spring), peonies, lilies and dozens of contemporary sculptures scattered through the greenery. For children, the « Royaume du Roi Lézard » (Kingdom of the Lizard King) offers a playful nature trail. With its view of Lake Geneva and the Alps and its picnic areas, it's a magical nature outing for the whole family, from May to October.
What your children will discover
Children set off on an adventure along the Lizard King trail, discovering an imaginary world at the heart of the garden. They marvel at the great sculptures, the flower beds and the butterflies. It's a walk that awakens the senses and the imagination, in a magnificent setting, to explore at the pace of little legs.
What you do and the atmosphere on site
You stroll along the flowering paths, follow the children's trail, and settle down for a picnic with a view. The atmosphere is peaceful and poetic. Depending on the season, the blooms change (irises in spring, then peonies and lilies): every visit is different. Mind the last entry, around 5pm.
Before you go
- Recommended age: as a family from age 4 (the Lizard King trail for children)
- Season / opening hours: May to October (days and hours vary by period); last entry around 5pm
- Price: adult 17.–, child 5-16 5.–, 0-4 free
- What to bring: a picnic, a hat, water; comfortable shoes
- Accessibility: wide paths (partly accessible)
- Getting there: train to Morges then bus to Vullierens; parking on site
- Best season: from spring (irises) to autumn
Parents' tips
- The irises are spectacular in spring: an ideal time to visit.
- Don't miss the « Royaume du Roi Lézard » trail with the children.
- Bring a picnic to enjoy the view.
- Mind the last entry (around 5pm) and check the opening days on the website.
- Hat and water: the garden is large and often sunny.
Useful information
- Address: 1115 Vullierens
- Official website: chateauvullierens.ch
- Season: May to October (last entry ~5pm)
- Price: adult 17.–, child 5-16 5.–, 0-4 free
- Getting there: from Morges (bus); parking on site
Why we recommend it
Because it's a magical nature outing: a huge garden of irises and sculptures, with a trail dedicated to children and a breathtaking view of Lake Geneva. Enough to amaze young and old, in an exceptional setting on La Côte.
In a nutshell
A big garden of irises and sculptures in Vullierens, with the « Royaume du Roi Lézard » trail for children and a view of Lake Geneva — a magical nature outing, May to October.
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Vullierens
Vaud
1115 Vullierens
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